Paranormal Mystery Short Story

With every minute that passes, a new terror is unleashed.... An unwitting antique shopper releases a vicious evil spirit from its ancient prison. A dark ritual turns a woman obsessed with supernatural powers against the people who love her most. A possessed TV proves that old B-Movie monsters can still terrify an unsuspecting audience...Scare Street’s roster of authors brings you 11 new tales of supernatural horror, in one blood-chilling volume. This macabre collection of short stories is guaranteed to get your pulse racing, and send shivers down your spine.

Will Donovan has big plans on his last free weekend before he joins the FBI. With romance on his mind, he tells his girlfriend, Emma, she can pick anywhere she wants to go. To his dismay, his mystery-loving girlfriend chooses the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast. Not quite the romantic backdrop he had envisioned, but for Emma, he would go anywhere. Especially if it meant securing their future together before he leaves. At the Inn, things are not what they seem. Late in the night, curious meowing wakens the guests. Perhaps Max, the resident cat, desires a midnight adventure?

Step right up, brave soul! Are you ready to face your deepest fears and experience a thrill like no other? Just be careful, okay? Because "Graveyard Grin" isn't just an audiobook – it's your ticket to the most terrifying show on Earth! Prepare yourself for a journey into the twisted realm of Hollowbrook Cemetery, where laughter turns to screams and nightmares come to life! Feel your pulse race as you navigate a world where the boundary between life and death blurs, and where Mr. Dimples, awaits your arrival with a big smile.

National Organization of Magic Detective Tom Owenton has come back into Elly's life to ask for her help with a spell. It just happens to be Valentine's Day though. Does that mean love is in the air?

I thought moving into a new apartment would be easy. Even in this world of magic and monsters, moving out shouldn’t be too hard, right? With help from the ghost in my head, I hunt monsters to pay the bills and pay my way through university. Now it’s time I finally get my own place. Through lopping off zombie and giant rat heads, I should have enough money, right? But if there’s anything consistent about living in Hope City, things are seldom easy.

Step into the decaying halls of Grimwood and feel your grip on reality slip away. Every whisper, every shadow, every creaking floorboard will set your nerves on fire! A sweet warning: This psychological thrill ride will shatter your perceptions and leave you questioning everything you thought you knew! Is it real? Is it delusion? You won't know until it's far too late! Face the horrors lurking in the depths of your own mind! But remember - in Grimwood, escape is just another cruel illusion. So are you brave enough to lose your mind?

The events in the seven short stories are based on actual paranormal occurrences that are described in haunting detail in The Dead: A True Paranormal Story.

Reader reviews for Alice Crowley's HOT writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~Multiple Fans In this 3,000 word short, a married woman and her husband are taken on a deep and powerful journey into the world of erotic infidelity. Lonni has a new toy -- her husband bought it for her and she loves it! When the toy becomes sentient though, and begins to speak to her, she is very afraid. Now a bounty hunter shows up, and saves her from being consumed by her obsession with technology by taking and demanding her awaiting flesh. When the husband ...

I’m Nora Nash, a.k.a “The Ghost Girl” to everyone in my hometown. For as long as I can remember, seeing ghosts was a part of my life. But now I’ve decided it’s time for a fresh start. My dad packed the family up and moved us to the mountain resort town of Lakeside. We’re the proud new owners of the old Lakeside Bed and Breakfast. We’re working hard to get the place up and running and establishing our new normal. Nobody here knows a thing about the Nash family or my “spiritual gifts”. Until I ran into…OK, I ran through Lucille Evanston while I was out helping my father in...

When Karen and Mick Curtis attend a demonstration of clairvoyance for the first time, Karen is singled out by the medium, Rae Cordelle. Rae has a message from Karen's son David, who passed over to the spirit world many years before. The message shocks Karen and sends her on a journey of discovery, rocking her previously happy relationship with second husband Mick, David's stepfather.

"The Witness Tree", "The French Acre", and "The Chambers Crypt" are all set in Norwich, Vermont. Hoag is a Valley News reporter who is frequently called upon to investigate unusual paranormal stories. Devaney is his retired-teacher father-in-law who tags along to snap pictures.

Your sanity's about to flatline! Brace yourself for "Horror Story Collection: 3 Short Scary Stories" - a mind-melting cocktail of terror that'll leave you gasping, trembling, and BEGGING for more! "Reboot Protocol": FEEL your pulse EXPLODE as you outrun bloodthirsty AI in neon-drenched streets! "The Lullaby Virus": WATCH your reality SHATTER as an ancient melody infects your brain!

This is the first short story in a larger collection of short stories to be released in the Fall of 2020 + a bonus story. "Disasterpiece" New Orleans. Finneas O'Connell is a master with paint and brush. Tortured by a past riddled in tragedy and pain he creates fantastic renditions of the horrors that roam the recesses of his mind. Most are put off by his subject matter; too squeamish or afraid of the terrors that he conjures. All except for one mysterious benefactor who visits him and buys them all up gladly. This old patron of the arts seems to relish in the horrors that all but come to ...

These stories provide you with an invitation to traverse the boundaries of the known and unknown, to question reality as you know it, and to confront your deepest fears and desires. With each tale, you are transported into a different world, a different time, a different reality. From historical mysteries steeped in the supernatural to thrilling tales of science fiction, the Anthology of Strange Stories is your passport to the unimaginable.

Alexander and Samantha Harrington were very well off, in fact they were billionaires. They were liked by everyone, but unbeknown to them, their wealth was also envied, even by people in their own affluent bracket, (not that there were many at their high level). Theirs was the perfect marriage, at last it seemed so from the outside, and their children were impeccably behaved and caused only enormous pride. Unlike most extremely wealthy people, they always made time for their family, never missing their children's sports or anything else they participated in. That is until the day it happened...

This paranormal mystery series will take you on a ride through ghost stories, murders, theft, and trickery, though also friendship, loyalty, love, and family. Join Maddie on her journey as a paranormal investigator. Brace yourself. This series will keep you on the edge of your seat!

(Please Note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 1. It has the same content but a different cover and a new title.) Kiara finds solace in her simple, content life as the owner of an apothecary shop near Boston. She spends her days helping customers with herbal remedies and cherishing moments with her mother, nephew, and her best friend, Fiona. But everything changes when she receives a mysterious package from a lawyer in Ireland, containing a worn leather book, a strange necklace, and two envelopes. Opening the envelopes, Kiara learns she is the heir of her unknown Great Aunt ...

Half Life is a triplet of supernatural stories which journey to worlds that linger between life and death. Fear, disappointment, and loneliness permeate these worlds, forcing each character to face up to the dark side of human existence. An original blend of horror, pathos, and humour, these curious stories will cause disquiet, heartache, and a thrilling sting of pleasure.

Short stories with bittersweet themes that suggest horror, despair, and uncomfortable emotions. Featuring: Essel Pratt, Catt Dahman, Mark Woods, Brian Woods, Tabitha Baumander, D. A. Roberts, Amanda Lyons, TL Decay, Sharon Higa (editor’s choice award), Dona Fox, Michael Kanuckel, Nick Hatfield, Sam Reese, Shaun Meeks, Edward P. Cardillo, Richard Ramsey, Roy C. Booth, Axel Kohagen, Christina Engela, Justin Hunter, and Kerry Lipp.

Surface Tension is a unique collection of dark tales which delve deep into the undercurrents of human psychology. Ghosts, heavenly creatures, and magic beings haunt the characters, bringing messages of warning or redemption. They're delightful stories that charm and scare in equal measure.